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Monday, July 9, 2012

Medusa: A Love Story by Sasha Summers, Blog Tour and Book Review!

Medusa
A Love Story

By
Sasha Summers

Blurb:

It's
said love can change a person. Medusa wasn't always a monster...

Medusa
is ruled by duty, to her Titan father and the Goddess Athena. She's
no room for the tenderness her warrior guard, Ariston, stirs. When
Olympus frees her from service, her heart leads her into the arms of
the guard she loves... and curses her as the creature with serpent
locks.

Ariston
goes to war with a full heart... and dreadful foreboding. He learns
too late of the danger Medusa faces, alone, and a Persian blade sends
him into the Underworld. But death, curses, nor the wrath of the Gods
will keep him from returning to her.

Poseidon
will use Greece's war to get what he wants: Medusa. He does not care
that she belongs to another. He does not care that she will be
damned. He is a God, an Olympian, and she will be his.

Sasha
Summers is part gypsy. Her passions have always been storytelling,
history, and travel. It's no surprise that her books visit times
past, set in places rich with legends and myth. Her first play,
'Greek Gods and Goddesses' (original title, right?), was written for
her Girl Scout troupe.

She's
been writing ever since. She loves getting lost in the worlds and
characters she creates; even if she frequently forgets to run the
dishwasher or wash socks when she's doing so.

Luckily,
her four brilliant children and hero-inspiring hubby are super
understanding and supportive.

Sasha
is an active member of RWA and several Texas Chapters. A
self-proclaimed movie-addict, she is full of all sorts of useless
movie tidbits and trivia.

“Why? You died
with honor and glory. Is that not what every soldier wants?”

“My wife…”
His voice wavered.

Hades brow lifted
slightly. “Lives. You do not.”

“She is in
danger.”

“Earthly danger.
She is no longer your concern, Ariston.”

“The danger she
faces is not earthly, but far from it…” Ariston’s voice was
hoarse, his desperation mounting. He took a wavering breath before he
began again. “She is everything to me. I am proud of my death, but
it means nothing if she is in peril. I must know.” Ariston kneeled.
“I beg you. I beg you to return me to Athens.”

Ariston waited,
willing himself to be strong.

“Who is this
wife?” Hades asked.

“Medusa of
Athens.” He paused. “Now of Rhodes.”

Hades was silent,
his dark blue eyes regarding him steadily.

“When I die—”
Ariston began.

“You are dead,”
Hades assured him.

“When I return…die
again, I would serve as guardian to Tartarus. I am a skilled warrior,
a skill I might offer you.” He spoke with confidence.

“You vex me,”
Hades muttered, the slightest crease appearing between his eyes. “You
offer this to me for a woman?”

Ariston nodded.
“She is worthy.”

Hades was silent
again, his eyes shifting to the blue-white flames in the massive

fireplace.

“My words do
not…adequately express the love I have for this woman. But I cannot
leave her. She is at risk. I must return.” The words came without
thought. How could he justify such emotion to a God who reviled
affection or companionship? “As Olympus has my arm and sword, she
has my heart – a mortal, and perhaps weak, heart.”

The room was silent
for too long. He would have to fight his way out…

“It is a weakness
not reserved for mortals alone, Ariston of Rhodes.” Hades’ words
were so soft Ariston feared they’d not been spoken. But Hades
continued, strong and clear. “I will return you to your ship so
that you may lead your men to victory. Too many have fallen from this
war and I would see it end. When that is done, you may go to your
wife.” He paused then added, “When you return to my realm, I will
have your fealty.”

The God of the
Underworld, Lord of Death, gave him mercy? Mayhap there was one God
he might serve with honor.

Ariston vowed, “You
have it.”

My Thoughts and Review:

I adore Greek mythology and the idea of
painting Medusa as someone other than the villain really appealed to
me. To have the Gods be the villains was genius. We all know parts
of Medusa's story, we know that she was once mortal and that she
became the monster we all know her as because she angered Athena.

But this story, this story tells it
all...

I have always loved reading about
Poseidon and to have this new selfish cruel take on him made for such
an interesting and suspense filled read. One that I wasn't
anticipating being so good.

It was really hard to put this one
down. I found myself picking it up whenever I had a few moments to
read.

To have Medusa portrayed as something
other than the foul creature that most know her as was really a very
brilliant move on Summers part. It completely drew me into the story
and I felt like I was transported back into ancient Athens along with
Medusa and her warrior guard, Ariston.

This story flowed so beautifully.

The love between the beautiful Medusa
and the handsome Ariston was magical. Such a sweet passionate
romance. I absolutely loved watching the love between them grow and
flourish, there were some pretty heated scenes between them that I
wasn't expecting but flowed nicely with the storyline.

I loved watching as the views and
feelings between all the characters, morals ad gods alike changed.

The ending was perfect. I won't say
anymore because I don't want to ruin anything for anyone else but I
will leave with these last words, if you love mythology this really
is a book that you should read.

I am fascinated by Medusa and I would love to read this. I am certain that I will end up feeling very sympathetic toward her. As a fan of Greek Mythology this is certainly one I will read! Glad to be home, a little cooler here than in Idaho and not dry! Idaho was looking very very dry!

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I am a full time mom and avid reader. When I am not playing dress up or chasing down lost toys and wrestling with the never ending pile of laundry, I read. Actually, I read whenever I get the chance. I love many different genres and would have a hard time choosing just one favorite book. And yes I really am obsessed with books, in fact I might be a book hoarder. Thankfully I have a Kindle and no one is the wiser to my vastly growing collection of books.